Advantages of examination:
1. a way to know how well you understood the topics learnt.
Learning is a 2-way traffic. Whatever you learn in class, you need to apply. And examination is one way to determine how well learning has taken place - is through your answers.
2. a way to test your ability to discipline & perform under pressure / restricted conditions. During exam, you need to finish at a given time, to follow rules & regulations etc.
3. a way to know your standing among your friends/cohort. It serves as a benchmark of your ability & standing so that you know how much you need to improve.
Disadvantages
1. Caused stress & sleepless nights.
2. Performance may hinder your true ability due to stress & working under pressure.
3. Exam result is not conclusive as it's result is based only on your performance on that day.
4. Poor exam result may result to discouragement & low self-esteem.